History of the Modern Middle East 6th edition

A History of the Modern Middle East examines the profound and dramatic transformation of the region in the past two centuries, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the impact of US foreign policies. Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully integrating social, cultural, and economic developments, this expertly crafted account by the late William Cleveland and Martin Bunton provides readers with the most comprehensive, balanced and penetrative analysis of the modern Middle East. The sixth edition has been revised to provide a thorough account of the major developments over the past four years, including the tumultuous aftermath of the Arab uprisings, the sectarian conflict in Iraq and civil war in Syria that led to the rise of ISIS, the war in Yemen, and the United States' nuclear talks with Iran. With brand-new timelines in each part, updated select bibliographies, and a wealth of online instructor resources, A History of the Modern Middle East remains the quintessential text for courses on Middle East history.
This undergraduate textbook introduces Middle Eastern history and helps students understand how disruption of established Ottoman-Islamic ruling practices during the reforming era transformed Middle Eastern politics and society. Geographically, the scope reaches from Egypt east to Iran and from Turkey south to the Arabian Peninsula; chronologically it begins in the late 18th century and extends to the 21st, though the first chapter reviews the region's history since the advent of Islam. The sixth edition addresses the aftermath of the Arab uprisings, the sectarian conflict in Iraq and civil war in Syria leading to the rise of ISIS, the crises in Libya and Yemen, and the U.S. nuclear deal with Iran. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
A History of the Modern Middle East examines the profound and often dramatic transformations of the region in the past two centuries, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the impact of US foreign policies. Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully integrating social, cultural, and economic developments, this expertly crafted account provides readers with the most comprehensive, balanced and penetrating analysis of the modern Middle East.The sixth edition has been revised to provide a thorough account of the major developments since 2012, including the tumultuous aftermath of the Arab uprisings, the sectarian conflict in Iraq and civil war in Syria that led to the rise of ISIS, the crises in Libya and Yemen, and the United States' nuclear talks with Iran. With brand-new timelines in each part, updated select bibliographies, and expanded online instructor resources, A History of the Modern Middle East remains the quintessential text for courses on Middle East history.
The definitive history of the Modern Middle East, focusing on the past two centuries of profound change in the region.